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CMA questions Sabre acquisition of Farelogix
The government body launched an in-depth investigation into the US$360 million deal in September and has now suggested it could result in less innovation, higher fees and more limited choice of supplier for airlines.
Vournakis to lead global customer group at CWT
Current global customer group lead, Cathy Voss, will be appointed to a new role of senior strategic advisor, as she transitions towards retirement.
Air Europa introduces new boarding procedures
Once priority passengers have boarded those in the economy cabin will board, starting with those at the back and moving forward towards the front.
Seera Group extends Amadeus partnership in Middle East
Seera Group works closely with Amadeus to strengthen its online business further, integrating digital touch-points across all its operations, including its flagship corporate and government travel business, elaa.
Ryanair partners with Rentalcars.com
Ryanair has partnered with Rentalcars.com for its hire vehicle offering. By integrating the platform across its airlines, Ryanair hopes to deliver more car rental bookings than ever before.
easyJet renews distribution deal with Travelport
easyJet will benefit from access to the full suite of Travelport’s digital media merchandising solutions in line with the airline’s strategy to refine and diversify the way it targets business and leisure travellers.
Wizz Air launches auto check-in service
Wizz Air has introduced a new auto check-in service, allowing customers to obtain boarding passes 50 hours prior to their flight without having to manually check in.
Wex confirms US$1.7bn acquisition of eNett and Optal
Wex has entered into an agreement to purchase eNett, a provider of business-to-business payments solutions to the travel industry. In a separate deal, the financial technology service provider signed to acquire Optal, a company that specialises in optimising business-to-business transactions.
Schutte handed senior online travel role with Amadeus
Eduardo Schutte has taken up the role of senior vice president, online travel, Americas, for Amadeus and is the newest member of the Travel Channels leadership team.
National Car Rental launches chauffeur service in China
National Car Rental customers can now book transportation – including a car and professional driver – directly through the company’s website and mobile app in China.
Sabre inks decade-long partnership with Google
The ten-year-strategic partnership with Google will enable the travel provider to improve operational agility while developing new services and creating a new marketplace for its airline, hospitality and travel agency customers.
van Enk appointed head of distribution at British Airways
British Airways has appointed Rogier van Enk to the role of head of distribution, reporting to chief commercial officer, Andrew Brem.